HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Ito Smith ran for three touchdowns, Kelsey Douglas returned two interceptions into the end zone and Southern Mississippi beat Charlotte 66-21 on Saturday.
Smith had a pair of short-yardage scoring runs in the second quarter. Douglas picked off Hasaan Klugh twice, and ran for 52- and 48-yard touchdowns in the first half. Parker Shaunfield kicked three field goals and Southern Miss (7-4, 5-2 Conference USA) led 38-7 at halftime.
Smith ran for an 80-yard touchdown in the third quarter, and finished with 153 yards. He has rushed for 100 yards or more in six games this season.